How to protect yourself from electromagnetic radiation in your apartment?

1. What it is?
2. Sources of electromagnetic radiation in the apartment
3. Radiation sources on the street
4. Radiation sources in the workplace
5. How and with what to measure electromagnetic radiation in an apartment?
6. Radiation standards for humans
7. How is it dangerous for humans?
8. How to reduce electromagnetic radiation in an apartment?
9. Technical means to reduce electromagnetic pollution
10. Video on the topic

All humans and other living things are in constant contact with electromagnetic fields (EMF). They are an integral part of the nature that surrounds us. All the most serious achievements of our civilization are associated with the ability to use EMF in one way or another

. Even the fires of primitive people were, in fact, primitive sources of thermal and visible range EMF.

Almost all of our equipment runs on electricity and during operation increases the background radiation in the environment. In some cases, the level of artificial radiation can be thousands of times higher than the natural background, which creates certain health risks.

To reduce it, you can and should use various means of protection.

What is electromagnetic radiation?

Electromagnetic radiation - oscillations of electric and magnetic fields interconnected with each other

. The frequency spectrum of such vibrations is very wide; we perceive a very small part of it (less than 0.0001%) with our visual organs in the form of light. We do not perceive anything that is outside this narrow range; it is an invisible EMF.

Although such radiation cannot be detected without special instruments, it can have a negative impact on human health when threshold values ​​are increased. Ultra-high-frequency gamma waves are considered the most dangerous - this is one of the main components of radiation.
But it is almost impossible to encounter a source of high radioactivity in everyday life. But household appliances and means of communication surround us constantly. Many of them are quite powerful sources of radio waves and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) of other ranges.

Peroxynitrite, cell phones and the surge in chronic disease

Once formed, peroxynitrite reacts relatively slowly with biological molecules, making it a selective oxidizing agent. In the body, it modifies tyrosine molecules in proteins to create a new substance, nitrotyrosine, and nitrate the protein structure. Changes that occur under the influence of nitration are visible in biopsies of ALS, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, myocardial ischemia and septic lung disease.

Once you realize that cell phones can contribute to these chronic diseases—not just brain tumors—you'll be motivated to limit your exposure.

Although cardiovascular diseases, cancer and infections continue to be the main health threats, the increase in the growth rates of the following diseases and disorders is striking. Some of them were not even known to the general public until 1980.

Disease or disorder/Increase since 1990

• ADHD - 819 percent
• Alzheimer's disease - 299 percent
• Autism - 2094 percent
• Bipolar disorder in adolescence - 10,833 percent
• Celiac disease - 1111 percent
• Chronic fatigue syndrome - 11027 percent
• Depression - 280 percent
• Diabetes mellitus - 305 percent
• Fibromyalgia - 7727 percent
• Hypothyroidism - 702 percent
• Lupus - 787 percent
• Osteoarthritis - 449 percent
• Sleep apnea - 430 percent

Sources of electromagnetic radiation in the apartment

Thanks to the development of technology, in recent years a huge number of electrical appliances have appeared in apartments and houses. Many of them are sources of quite powerful fields. These include:

• Cell phones;
• WiFi routers;
• Microwaves;
• Computers;
• Tablets.

Even an ordinary hair dryer, iron and other similar devices emit EMFs during operation, but their power is low and does not create serious pollution.

What to do to protect yourself

Permitted distance to TV and computer

If professionals organize protection in enterprises and public places, then you should take care of your own protection at home. For this purpose, it is recommended to adhere to certain rules:

1. Maintain a safe distance to the emitter. This is the simplest, but quite effective rule that does not require any technical solutions. You just need to try to be at least 35 cm away from the computer monitor, not to come closer than 30 m to cell phone repeaters and power lines, to stay further than 3 cm from your mobile phone, and to stay at least 6 cm away from electric clocks.
2. Limiting the time spent in the radiation zone. Do not stand next to a printing printer or copier, or near a working microwave oven. Children should be prohibited from playing near transformer installations.
3. Disabling unnecessary electrical and electronic devices. If devices are not needed at a given time, they should be turned off. This applies to computers, TVs, even chargers.
4. Checking for the presence of radiation from stationary sources. If there is a transformer box, cellular repeater, transmitting antennas or other sources near a living space or workplace, then it is necessary to measure the background using a flux meter to take the necessary protective measures.
5. Careful handling of household electrical appliances. It should be remembered that almost any electrical appliance can have a harmful effect if used too long or if it is too close to it. Even a regular portable hair dryer is considered safe when used for 2-3 minutes, but when used in a hairdresser, it can affect the human body. A similar picture is observed in the case of a sewing or washing machine. Particular attention should be paid to the bedroom. Here you should not keep electrical appliances turned on at night.

Radiation sources on the street

Every city resident encounters many sources of electrical radiation every day when going outside. The most powerful include:

• Antennas of mobile operators;
• Trams, trolleybuses and the wires feeding them;
• High voltage power lines.

These and other sources of EMF in combination with each other create a fairly high background radiation that can be hazardous to health. Even the underground metro is such a source. After all, subway trains run on electricity. At the same time, they emit twice as much EMR as trams or other electric vehicles.

A couple of useful tips

To think less about how to protect yourself from electromagnetic energy, you need to listen to a few useful tips:

• When purchasing real estate, be sure to find out about the locations of high-voltage transmission lines. You should not buy a plot of land where there are overhead power lines. After a few years, many owners of such houses develop severe headaches and their health deteriorates.
• You should reduce your time in electrified transport. This applies not only to electric cars, but also to simple trams and trolleybuses. If the distance is short, then it is better to walk – there is no harmful electromagnetic radiation under your feet and it is good for health.

Radiation sources in the workplace

Potent sources of EMR that may be encountered in the workplace include:

• Devices designed to emit such vibrations. This category includes radio stations, radars, medical devices, and technological installations. EMF is used in almost all industries, especially widely in metallurgy;
• Devices that create a “parasitic” background during operation. These include almost all devices that run on electricity.

Standards for electromagnetic radiation in the workplace are established by the state and controlled by special services.

Have you been affected by one of the EMF-related diseases?

Since biological damage from EMF is triggered by activation of the VGCC, it stands to reason that tissues with the greatest density of it are at greatest risk. Body tissues with high concentrations of VGCC (and therefore most susceptible to damage from EMF) include:

• Brain
• Testicles (in men)
• Nervous system
• Sinus node of the heart, which leads to arrhythmia
• retina

When VGCCs are activated in the brain, they release neurotransmitters and neuroendocrine hormones. Increased VGCC activity in certain parts of the brain produces a variety of neuropsychiatric effects. The most common effects of chronic EMF exposure on your brain are:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Anxiety
• Autism: One of my longtime mentors, Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, linked autism in children to excessive exposure to EMFs during pregnancy
• Depression

The most common heart problems that have been associated with EMF exposure are:

• Atrial fibrillation/flutter
• Bradycardia (slow heartbeat)
• Heart rhythm disturbances (due to sudden cardiac death)
• Cardiopalmus
• Tachycardia

How and with what to measure electromagnetic radiation in an apartment?

There are two ways to determine the level of electromagnetic pollution in a room:

• Independent measurements using special instruments;
• Ordering EMF level measurement services from specialized companies.

It is important to understand that there is no device that measures electromagnetic radiation over the entire frequency range. It is impossible to create such a universal sensor, since the physical properties of EMFs of different frequencies are very different.

Therefore, such devices (especially household ones) operate in a fairly narrow frequency spectrum and cannot always detect increased background.

Certain nutrients may help protect the body from EMF damage

My recommendations:

• Magnesium - As a natural calcium channel blocker, magnesium may help reduce the effects of EMF on VGCC. Since many are deficient, it would be beneficial to take 1-2 g of magnesium per day.
• Molecular Hydrogen - Research has shown that molecular hydrogen can mitigate about 80 percent of the damage caused by EMFs because it targets free radicals produced in response to radiation, such as peroxynitrites. You can take molecular hydrogen tablets during a flight to protect yourself from gamma rays. This is one of the tips I have given on how to minimize jet lag.
• Nrf2 - Increased Nrf2, which is a biological hormetic that activates superoxide dismutase, catalase and all other beneficial intercellular antioxidants, also reduces inflammation, improves mitochondrial function and stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis.
• Spices – Some spices may help prevent or repair damage from peroxynitrites. Spices rich in phenols, particularly cinnamon, cloves, ginger root, rosemary and turmeric, show some protective effects against damage caused by peroxynitrite.

Electromagnetic radiation standards for humans

The maximum permissible load of EMR depends on its frequencies. The standards for electromagnetic radiation are regulated by
Sanpin (2.2.4.1191-03), which specifies the maximum levels for waves of different frequency ranges.
For example, for the frequency spectrum from 30 kHz to 300 MHz the following values ​​are considered limiting:

Isolation for 4 million

An employee of TSK immediately warned us that recently the company does not work with individuals and serves exclusively industrial facilities. However, he did not refuse us consultation.

— Regarding the base station, it all depends on the distance. If there were 50 meters before it (and in St. Petersburg it can be 20-30 meters, since the streets and courtyards are cramped), then the values ​​​​in the apartment could reach 5-10 MW per square centimeter. 200 meters is a fairly safe distance at which the radiation from the base station will be less than 1 MW. Let me explain that according to our strict Russian regulations, radiation of 10 MW is allowed in places where people permanently live,” the company said. — If the base station is located at a distance of 10-20 meters, then this is a serious reason for protection. The rest is a psychological effect.

According to Realnoe Vremya's interlocutor, in brick houses the walls already absorb radiation, but there are weak points - windows. Another option is to hang aluminum blinds. In general, to reassure our correspondent, we were advised to contact a certified laboratory that would measure the “radio frequency energy flux density.” Such studies will cost about 3-5 thousand rubles. And complete insulation of an apartment can cost about 4 million rubles.

Routers operate at a distance of 10-20 meters and cannot be compared with base stations. Photo: nag.ru

Why is electromagnetic radiation dangerous for humans?

EMR can significantly affect the functioning of almost all organs and systems. brain are especially susceptible to negative effects . This is due to the electrical nature of nerve impulses. With prolonged stay in areas with increased electromagnetic background, the risk of developing depression and other central nervous system diseases increases.

Some frequency spectra can significantly change the functioning of the body at the cellular level.

There are studies that show a direct connection between increased exposure to high-frequency radio waves and the risk of developing cancer.

The mechanism of this effect is based on the fact that a DNA molecule during cell division can receive a significant static charge and act as a mini-antenna for absorbing waves of different spectral lengths. The result is errors when copying it.
As a consequence, mutations occur and the cell transforms into a cancerous one or its death.
The impact of electromagnetic pollution on the body’s immunity and hormonal system is no less strong. It has long been established that prolonged exposure to powerful EMFs reduces the level of white cells in the blood

.
Changes in hormonal balance are also recorded. In most cases, the level of hormone production decreases, until severe hormonal deficiency develops. At the same time, the level of “stress hormones” such as cortisol and adrenaline, on the contrary, increases.
Other organs and organ systems also suffer. This is due to the fact that all cell life processes are essentially electrochemical in nature.

Therefore, an increased background of electromagnetic radiation is harmful to the entire body and can significantly disrupt the balance and regulatory interactions between cells and organs, leading to a variety of diseases.

Principles of protection organization

How to protect yourself from electromagnetic radiation? This issue has been seriously on the agenda of scientists in many countries for more than 100 years. The need to protect a person from harmful influences is beyond doubt, and when choosing a method, it is necessary to take into account the type of radiation, its intensity and duration of exposure. The phenomenon under consideration has an important feature. A negative, destructive factor gradually accumulates in the body, leading to serious chronic diseases. Even emitters such as a cell phone, which have a weak field, become dangerous to the human body with constant use. The principles of protection are based on the fact that the degree of wave attenuation varies in different environments, and some materials are practically impenetrable to it.

The following main directions in organizing protection against electromagnetic radiation should be highlighted:

• ensuring a safe distance to the source;
• the use of screens and their installation on the emitter or workplace (living premises);
• ensuring safe sanitary protection zones;
• eliminating or limiting the accumulation of static electricity;
• use of personal protective equipment.

How to reduce electromagnetic radiation in an apartment?

To avoid the occurrence of diseases from electromagnetic radiation, it is necessary to take measures to limit their exposure at the household level. Some of them are quite simple and do not require serious effort or investment. These include:

• Reducing the number of electrical appliances working in the apartment
  . This is especially true for computers, smartphones and other gadgets that actively emit EMR;
• Maintaining sufficient distance between the person and the EMF source
  . Even moving your smartphone 20-30 cm away from the pillow can significantly reduce its negative impact. It is better that the distance is at least 1.5-2 m. It is better to carry it not in your pocket, but in a bag; when talking, it is advisable to use a wired headset.

It is important to understand that even a non-working device connected
to the network is a source of EMF.
If there is a connection to the network, a potential difference is formed at the ends of the cord, and it becomes a source of radiation. Although its power is low, there can be up to several dozen such devices in an average apartment. And their total radiation reaches values ​​hazardous to health.

Therefore, after use, it is better to physically disconnect electrical appliances from the network.

This will not only bring health benefits, but will also reduce the risk of fire.

There are other ways to reduce the level of electromagnetic background in an apartment without much expense. These include:

• Purchasing new electrical appliances with minimal electricity consumption
  . This will not only reduce the overall level of radiation, but will also have a positive effect on electricity bills;
• Use of special humidifiers.
  By maintaining a sufficient level of humidity in the room, background radiation can be significantly reduced. Water vapor absorbs EMF well. In addition, this will generally have a positive effect on the microclimate and will serve as a good prevention of respiratory diseases;
• Refusal of ionizers.
  An increased concentration of charged ions in the air, combined with a high level of EMR, can significantly increase their negative impact on the body.

Simple means include proper arrangement of furniture and electrical appliances in the apartment. It is desirable that the distance from them to places of permanent residence of a person (bed, sofa, dining area) is at least 1.5-2 m. This distance will be sufficient to significantly reduce background radiation. When arranging furniture, it is important to take into account the location of cables in the walls. You should not install the bed next to an outlet with wires running to it in the wall.

How to Know if You're Exposed to EMF Radiation

Forewarned is forearmed. Try to find out as accurately as possible everything about your electrical appliances in terms of exposure to electromagnetic fields. It may be necessary to invite SES specialists. The costs of identifying harmful devices will be repaid by maintaining health.

This applies to your home. Sanitary standards apply in public areas, as well as in enterprises (offices). If you suspect that these norms are being violated (unmotivated deterioration in condition, interference on the TV, music player), contact the SES department. Either you will receive a comforting answer that your health is not in danger, or the responsible authority will take measures to eliminate the danger.

Technical means to reduce electromagnetic pollution

To reduce the negative impact of electromagnetic fields, you can use various special means, for example, shielding paints or special curtains

. Their use may require significant costs and is not always justified. In most cases, the need for them arises when housing is located in an area of ​​increased pollution (next to high-voltage power lines, radars, cell phone towers).

The most effective solutions include:

• Laying metal mesh on the walls and ceiling of the apartment
  . Carried out during the repair process, after fixing to the surface. This mesh is usually covered with decorative plaster;
• Use of absorbent paints.
  Many manufacturers offer paints that contain particles of metals and other shielding materials. Such a coating can absorb most of the harmful radiation;
• Using curtains made of screening fabric
  . Windows are the main source of EMR entering a room. Covering them with special curtains, the fabrics of which have a small amount of metal fibers woven into them, is a good method of protection.

It is important to understand that the use of screening meshes and paints can significantly reduce the level of mobile phone reception inside the apartment. As a result, the quality of communication will greatly decrease, or the device will generally lose the ability to connect to the operator’s tower.

Moreover, when the signal level decreases, modern smartphones noticeably increase the radiation power, so the effect of such radical solutions can be negative.

Before using these expensive methods of protection, you need to consult with specialists and conduct a professional measurement of the background in the room.

Only then should a decision be made on methods to combat excess background radiation. In most cases, simply rearranging the furniture and reducing the number of electrical appliances running at the same time will be enough.

How to Choose Good EMF Protection

Considering that EMF protection and everything related to this field is somewhat controversial to the general public, the market is full of all sorts of items that are considered the best. The uncertainty comes mainly from the fact that we are dealing with radiations and energies that no one can see with the naked eye. We only see how it affects our health, so we have the right to be skeptical about EMF.

There are two main types of devices that can help us stay away from EMF: EMF measuring devices and EMF jewelry. There is a complete market, and since there is no main body that knows which ones are actually useful, it is difficult to know what to get. Well, that's why we're here: to see which ones offer the best EMF protection.

EMI protection devices

We have all seen that electrical devices emit EMFs and this happens when we cook at home or watch TV. Modern appliances use shielding to reduce this radiation, but there is no way to know (at a glance) whether your microwave will heat it up. The cables we use to carry electrical current are now protected, but there is still a problem with mobile phones, tablets, wireless devices and computers. These devices also emit radiation and are even more dangerous since we are so close to them all the time.

So, how can we know if the devices we use every day are safe or not? The answer is simple: use an EMF meter. An EMF meter is a scientific device, similar to an antenna, that is used to scan the environment to detect EMF radiation. There are two types of electromagnetic field meters:

1. EMF broadband meters are more like a sensor that detects a wide range of frequencies.
2. Selective frequency counters that can be configured to detect only a specific frequency range. It consists of two elements: an antenna and a selective frequency receiver.

Since most EMF emissions are detected around household and industrial appliances, EMF meters are typically set to detect frequencies of 50–60 Hz. These are standard frequencies for the USA and Europe. These are EMF meters that you can use to determine the safety of your home. Of course there are others that can detect lower frequencies, but they are more expensive and their only use is for scientific research.

We collect some tips that can be very useful when you want to buy your first EMF meter:

• Make sure you measure three types of waves: magnetic, electric, and radio or microwave. So you will have a Gaussian counter, a radio field meter and an electric field meter in one package.
• Check whether the magnetic fields are measured correctly. A weak EMF meter will show 0 even if there is strong magnetic activity.
• Don't buy a meter that requires some guidance to measure the maximum values. They are difficult to work with, and if you don't constantly check your orientation as you measure, you won't get the correct readings. Choose one that can quickly scan the environment.
• Ask the person you buy your EMF meter from if you can find the wiring on the walls. In general, cables on walls are not visible because we can't see them, but if they are poorly insulated, they can also emit radiation.
• It should be portable and easy to hold. There is no reason for you to buy a large piece of equipment.

If you feel like you can't trust a device that measures three types of radiation at the same time, you can always buy them separately. Eat:

• Gaussimeters for electrical wiring, instruments and power lines;
• Gaussimeters for magnetic fields;
• Instruments for measuring radio frequencies and microwaves.

In addition to being able to inform you of your electromagnetic levels at home, EMF meters are also used for an unusual activity: detecting ghosts. People who believe that spiritual beings live and share this planet with us can use these meters to find them (theoretically). We can only recommend EMF meters for scanning houses and household appliances. We talk about EMF meter because it is the only scientific method to determine the level of EMF in the environment. However, this is not a device that protects you; It will only suggest reading for you.

When reading this question, the obvious question is: why buy it if there is no EMF protector? Well, there is an obvious answer: because with this device, you will know for sure whether the methods you are trying to use are effective. Buying an EMF meter is the best method of protecting against EMF for two main reasons:

• This is the first step to realize there is a problem: you won't be able to see them yet, but you will have a device that will tell you where the access points are.
• You can be confident that the appliances you use in your home are EMF safe. The same applies to new ones.

For devices that we would like to keep close to our body (phone, tablet, etc.), there are special bags and cases with protection. The only way to know which ones are truly effective is with an EMF meter.

Health effects

Today we are surrounded by the electromagnetic world. It is saturated with all the benefits of civilization, which we simply cannot refuse. However, humans do not have a natural mechanism by which protection against the effects of EMF is provided.

Being inherently open systems, all living organisms interact informationally with external radiation. Over the past five decades, we have been literally surrounded by artificial electromagnetic fields that have largely replaced the subtle, elusive energies of the natural world. Around the clock, people are literally bathed in invisible streams of particles emitted by power lines, computers, televisions and a wide variety of electronic devices. In addition, we are attacked by waves of television and radio transmitters, as well as signals emitted by cellular telephone communications.

The resulting chaotic particle energy is a kind of electromagnetic dirt. It has a huge destructive force that affects the bioelectric field of the human body, but it should normally maintain a balance between millions of electrical impulses that are elusive to us. This balance regulates the activity of each cell. The stronger the impact of artificial electromagnetic sources, the greater the disturbance caused in the human biofield. This negatively affects the functioning of the body.

Measures to reduce exposure to household appliances

What are the methods to protect against electromagnetic fields generated by devices in the home? They are as follows:

• when choosing a device, keep in mind that its passport must contain marks of compliance with the requirements of special interstate sanitary standards;
• buy devices with low power;
• relax in the house at a sufficient distance from refrigerators with a No frost system, heaters, televisions, power supplies and chargers;
• Place electrical appliances away from each other.

Household electrical appliances

As mentioned above, all electrical devices, which are indispensable assistants in our home, are sources of EMF. The most powerful of them are electric and microwave ovens, hoods and washing machines, vacuum cleaners, as well as refrigerators equipped with a No frost system. The magnitude of the fields they emit depends on the specific model. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the higher the power of the device, the higher the electromagnetic field it creates. The value of the electric field in operating household appliances is significantly less than its maximum permissible values. It is worth keeping in mind that the largest EMF occurs in microwave ovens.

Products intended for cellular communications

The most pressing question today is what should be the protection against electromagnetic fields created by gadgets. Long and serious research has been carried out in this area. But to date, a clear answer to this question has not been found. Doctors only note the fact that during the entire period of using cellular communications, no one received significant damage to their health from it.

To provide this new type of information transmission source, radio transmitting base stations and mobile phones belonging to subscribers operate.

Transmitting and receiving antennas are not considered sources of EMF. And this is explained by the technological requirements that must be met when building the entire system providing cellular communications. It involves the creation of such an antenna radiation pattern in which the main radiation energy is diverted not only away from structures located in the immediate vicinity, but also above them. Without these conditions, the normal functioning of the system becomes simply impossible. The specific influence of cell phones on the human body has not been fully elucidated, but the fact that our biofield “responds” to the radiation they create is a confirmed fact.

The most powerful sources of EMF

City residents suffer from fairly high levels of radiation generated by electric vehicles. What methods are there to protect against this type of electromagnetic fields? They are considered in special standards and GOSTs that establish a reduction in the harmful effects of the flow of charged particles on the population. These documents provide for protection by distance. In other words, for the safety of the population, sanitary zones are created around tram and trolleybus trolleys, electric train lines and the metro. The same protective measures must be observed in the vicinity of standing power lines. Moreover, the width of such a sanitary zone will depend on the power of the power line.

Television and radio broadcasting stations are strong emitters of EMF. Sometimes they are located right on the territory of a residential area. What should be the protection from the electromagnetic field of these stations? The main principle of ensuring safety in this case is compliance with the levels of electromagnetic fields, the maximum permissible values ​​​​of which are specified in legally established sanitary standards and rules.

Personal computers

Protection from electromagnetic and electric fields created by these gadgets is especially important in our time. After all, personal computers have entered the lives of almost all of us. Moreover, people use them not only at work. Many people spend most of their free time in front of glowing monitors.

The influence of a computer on a person, without any doubt, negatively affects his vision, general health, as well as the functioning of various organs and systems. However, the magnitude of such influence consists of many factors. They also include the ergonomics of the workplace, the noise level and lighting of the room, the quality of all PC devices and the EMF created by it.

Protection from the electromagnetic field of a personal computer is required primarily due to exposure to a cathode ray tube monitor. If we compare all other PC devices with it, then their emissions are minimal. The only exception is the uninterruptible power supply.